Benewah County, ID Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,043 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.8 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.28% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,978 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Benewah County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,587 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.23% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $270,000 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $852 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 12:00 AM – 04:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.6 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Benewah County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Benewah County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Benewah County | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 17.6% | 19.0% |